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Mar 3, 2008 3:37 AM CST

Warriors Douse Sweep by Blazers

Hornets come up empty versus Wizards, Kings come back to beat Heat

(Newser) - The usually deafening crowd at Golden State was reserved for much of last night's contest between the Warriors and Trail Blazers, but the fans caught fire when the home team did. The Warriors went on a fourth-quarter tear to win 110-104 and revenge itself for two previous losses to Portland,...

Red-Hot Rockets
Win Again

Mar 3, 2008 1:53 AM CST

Red-Hot Rockets Win Again

Houston ties franchise record with their 15th straight triumph

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets continued to soar with their franchise-tying 15th straiht win last night. Houston’s latest victim, the Denver Nuggets, fell 103-89. Tracy McGrady led the way for the Rockets with 22 points, reports the Associated Press. Shane Battier, continuing to raise his game, added a season-high 20...

Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Mar 2, 2008 10:21 PM CST

Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Parkers wins matchup against new Net Harris in 93-83 win

(Newser) - In the final third of the NBA season, the defending champions are gaining momentum, reports The New York Times. In New Jersey, San Antonio won its ninth straight game to maintain its spot atop the unforgiving West; they were led by. 2007 Finals MVP Tony Parker, who slashed for 25...

Celtics Top Atlanta, 98-88

Mar 2, 2008 10:19 PM CST

Celtics Top Atlanta, 98-88

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett prove a dynamic duo

(Newser) - Winners of five straight, the Boston Celtics continued their domination of the Eastern Conference today with a win over the Atlanta Hawks, 98-88. Paul Pierce accounted for 30 of the Celtics points, while Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 16 boards, reports the AP. Sam Cassell, recently waived...

Lightweight Raptors Fall in Charlotte

Mar 2, 2008 10:04 PM CST

Lightweight Raptors Fall in Charlotte

Woes continue for Bucks on the road, Wolves at home

(Newser) - Already more of a finesse team before losing star big man Chris Bosh to a knee injury, the Raptors' weaknesses inside were fully exploited by the Bobcats, reports the National Post. Charlotte dominated the offensive boards: rookie Jared Dudley had six, matching Toronto's collective output in the 110-98 win. Jason...

Kobe Nets 52 as LA Corrals Mavs

Mar 2, 2008 8:06 PM CST

Kobe Nets 52 as LA Corrals Mavs

Lakers star tops 50-point mark for 22nd time

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant scored the Lakers' last 14 points in the fourth quarter and totaled 52 points on the afternoon as LA topped Dallas in overtime, 108-104. The Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki, who scored 30 points, sent the game to the extra session by hitting a 3-pointer with two seconds left but...

LeBron Leads Cavs' Comeback

Mar 2, 2008 6:23 PM CST

LeBron Leads Cavs' Comeback

Bulls have no answer for league's leading scorer

(Newser) - LeBron James, who has said his favorite time of game is the fourth quarter, converted a layup with 3:04 remaining in the fourth today, breaking a tie game and putting the Cavaliers ahead to stay in a 95-86 victory over Chicago. "When the games are close, that's when...

Spurs Edge Bucks in 8th Straight Win

Mar 2, 2008 7:49 AM CST

Spurs Edge Bucks in 8th Straight Win

Pistons leave Clippers reeling in 103-73 loss, despite Kaman's return

(Newser) - Two Michael Redd free throws stood between the Bucks and a tie game with the Spurs, but after missing the first one, Redd had to aim wide on the second and hope his teammates could tip the ball in. But Andrew Bogut's attempt failed, and San Antonio left town with...

Jazz Pass
Their Way Past Tame Grizzlies

Mar 1, 2008 11:18 PM CST

Jazz Pass Their Way Past Tame Grizzlies

Balanced Utah attack hands Memphis its 8th straight loss

(Newser) - The Utah Jazz ran and more importantly passed circles around the Memphis Grizzlies, racking up 34 assists in a 113-92 win tonight, reports the Associated Press. Deron Williams led the way with 19 assists and 13 points. Seven Jazz players, including all five starters, scored in double figures, as...

Hot Howard Works Magic
on Knicks

Mar 1, 2008 10:09 PM CST

Hot Howard Works Magic on Knicks

Orlando star goes for 52nd double-double as Randolph sits out

(Newser) - The best thing to happen to Dwight Howard last night actually happened Friday night. Someone stepped on Zach Randolph's foot, and the New York Knicks big man couldn't play against the Orlando Magic. That left the middle open for Howard, who scored 26 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in a...

Warriors Spark in Shutdown
of the Sixers

Mar 1, 2008 6:14 AM CST

Warriors Spark in Shutdown of the Sixers

AI leads Nuggets past Clippers, Heat finally get road win at Sonics

(Newser) - Stephen Jackson and Monta Ellis each scoring 21 points is something Golden State fans expect. But rookie Brandan Wright posting a career-high 12 points and seven rebounds in only 17 mintues was a bonus, says the San Francisco Chronicle. The surging Warriors posted a 119-97 win over the 76ers, who...

Kidd Quiets Critics in Mavs' Defeat of Kings

Mar 1, 2008 6:05 AM CST

Kidd Quiets Critics in Mavs' Defeat of Kings

Bulls crumble under Wizards, Rockets get 14th win from Grizzlies

(Newser) - Any doubters in Dallas have likely changed their tune after Jason Kidd nearly snagged a triple-double in the Mavericks' 115-106 domination of Sacramento. The Mavs put the leap in Leap Day, with Kidd grabbing 11 boards, Dirk Nowitzki hauling in 10, Josh Howard getting nine, and Erick Dampier leading with...

Celtics Outlast Haggard Bobcats

Mar 1, 2008 12:37 AM CST

Celtics Outlast Haggard Bobcats

Despite strong effort from undermanned Charlotte, C's survive, 108-100

(Newser) - Despite only being able to field a roster of nine men, Charlotte put up a fight yesterday before succumbing to Boston 108-100, the Boston Herald reports. "We're playing with what we have," said Bobcats' coach Sam Vincent. With the lineup chipped away by injury, Charlotte still started...

Semi-Pro Not Even Semi-Funny

NEW RELEASE

Feb 29, 2008 8:34 AM CST

Semi-Pro Not Even Semi-Funny

Ferrell's basketball comedy has critics crying foul

(Newser) - Semi-Pro, a comedy set in 1976 that stars Will Ferrell as the owner/coach of and player for a losing professional basketball team, is the cinematic equivalent of an air ball, say critics, who call the film erratic, repetitive, and dull. "If you're on the prowl for a Ferrell yuk-fest,...

Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

Feb 29, 2008 3:00 AM CST

Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

His replacement Harris shines against Bucks, Lakers sear Heat

(Newser) - Trailing the Spurs by two points with 35 seconds on the clock, the Mavericks benched assister Jason Kidd in favor of shotmaker Jerry Stackhouse, but to no avail. San Antonio went on to win 97-94 after two missed shots by Dirk Nowitzki and one blocked Jason Terry try, the Dallas ...

Hornets Sting Suns Again

Feb 28, 2008 4:05 AM CST

Hornets Sting Suns Again

Sweep season series with 120-103 battering

(Newser) - Chris Paul's 25 points and three steals dealt another blow to Phoenix, AP reports. Last night's 120-103 battering of the Suns earned New Orleans a four-game sweep of the season series between the two teams, and provided respite from a three-game losing streak. With the Hornets' victory, the new-look Suns...

Hotshot Nuggets Shred Sonics 138-96

Feb 28, 2008 3:40 AM CST

Hotshot Nuggets Shred Sonics 138-96

In total contrast, Blazers fend off ice-cold Clippers in 82-80 duel

(Newser) - Denver came off a three-game skid in a big way, shooting 67% as a team to decimate the hapless SuperSonics 138-96. "After a while, it did feel easy," admitted Allen Iverson, whose 31 points topped the night. Seven Nuggets scored at least 12 points in the cakewalk, the...

Bibby's Debut Lifts Hawks

Feb 28, 2008 3:20 AM CST

Bibby's Debut Lifts Hawks

As Atlanta overcomes Kings 123-117

(Newser) - Mike Bibby gave his old team a demonstration of all his skills—from the wrong side of the court, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In his home debut with Atlanta following a move from Sacramento, Bibby put up 24 points, 12 assists and five rebounds to lift Atlanta past the Kings,...

No. 7 Duke Beats Ga. Tech 71-58

Feb 28, 2008 12:05 AM CST

No. 7 Duke Beats Ga. Tech 71-58

(Newser) - The No. 7 Duke Blue Devils moved into a tie for first-place in the ACC with a 71-58 victory over Georgia Tech. It is Duke’s second win in a row after dropping two straight. Gerald Henderson and DeMarcus Nelson each had 15 points to lead the Blue Devils. Duke...

Bosh, Raptors Bite T'wolves 107-85

Feb 28, 2008 12:02 AM CST

Bosh, Raptors Bite T'wolves 107-85

New Bulls spark Chicago win, Knicks rout Bobcats

(Newser) - Chris Bosh scored 28 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 107-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota was coming off arguably its biggest win of the past month, a 111-100 win over the Utah Jazz, but, as has been the case all year, they struggled to put forth...